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Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad
Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad
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Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad

Categories : Mosaic
Title : Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad
Signature – Mark - Stamp : No
Technique : Mosaic
Main material : Various ceramics
Period of creation : 2nd century
Country of creation : Italy
Condition : Good
Approximate number of objects : 1
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Phoenix Ancient Art Phoenix Ancient Art
(Antique dealer)
6, rue Verdaine
P.O. Box 3516, 1211 Geneva - Switzerland
Tel : 41-22-3188010
Fax number : 41-22-3100388
Email address : paa@phoenixancientart.com
Website : http://www.phoenixancientart.ch
Time zone : GTM +01:00
spoken languages : Phoenix Ancient Art Phoenix Ancient Art
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Measurement Measurement :
Height : 70.00 cm Height : 27.56 in
Width : 92.00 cm Width : 36.22 in

Description Original text :  Original text (Automatic translation)
Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad. Roman World, 1st - 2nd century A.D. Provenance: Ex-Asfar & Sarkis, early 1960's. Condition: Though fragmentary, the mosaic itself is in excellent state of preservation. Virtually no missing tesserae, and no restoration. This superb mosaic features two portraits within the same central frame; that of a Satyr and a Maenad (the bawdy followers of Dionysos). The detailed representations of these two figures, each associated with the god of the theatre, wine, revelry and festivities makes this both an interesting and beautiful composition. On the right, the face of a ‘shaggy' satyr with two pointy horn on his forehead, and small pointed ears, is coupled with that of a maenad, or a female follower of the deity.

The mosaicist took great care in depicting the nuances of the two figures, particularly the gradations of their hair and skin, utilizing a myriad of subtly coloured tesserae in various material in including glass paste, to create an effect that is not only technically impressive but also truly visually mesmerizing. This mosaic is truly representative of the highest quality achieved in the eastern provinces of the empire.

We can suppose that this panel, originally framing a larger scene, found its place in a villa of an adept of Dionysian cult or in a temple dedicated to this divinity.

The representation of faces in mosaic panels is rare; as the artistes preferred to represent their subjects in full busts.

Description Original text :  Original text
Roman Mosaic Panel of Satyr and Maenad. Roman World, 1st - 2nd century A.D. Provenance: Ex-Asfar & Sarkis, early 1960's. Condition: Though fragmentary, the mosaic itself is in excellent state of preservation. Virtually no missing tesserae, and no restoration. This superb mosaic features two portraits within the same central frame; that of a Satyr and a Maenad (the bawdy followers of Dionysos). The detailed representations of these two figures, each associated with the god of the theatre, wine, revelry and festivities makes this both an interesting and beautiful composition. On the right, the face of a ‘shaggy' satyr with two pointy horn on his forehead, and small pointed ears, is coupled with that of a maenad, or a female follower of the deity.

The mosaicist took great care in depicting the nuances of the two figures, particularly the gradations of their hair and skin, utilizing a myriad of subtly coloured tesserae in various material in including glass paste, to create an effect that is not only technically impressive but also truly visually mesmerizing. This mosaic is truly representative of the highest quality achieved in the eastern provinces of the empire.

We can suppose that this panel, originally framing a larger scene, found its place in a villa of an adept of Dionysian cult or in a temple dedicated to this divinity.

The representation of faces in mosaic panels is rare; as the artistes preferred to represent their subjects in full busts.



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On this theme, the seller recommends the following books to read

- DUNBABIN K.M.D., “Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World”, 1999. Art market
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- ANDREAE, B. : “Antike Bildmosaiken”, Mainz/ Rhein, 2003, p. 273, fig.275 (Dionysos head), p. 227, fig. 227 (theatre mask) Art market